Just saw an article about a town cracking down on how classic cars are stored—like requiring climate control and specific garage setups. Seems kinda overkill to me, I mean, shouldn't that be up to the owner? Curious what others think about this...
"Seems kinda overkill to me, I mean, shouldn't that be up to the owner?"
Yeah, I get your point, but have you ever seen someone's "classic" rust bucket parked halfway onto the sidewalk? Maybe a little regulation isn't the worst thing...though climate control does sound a bit bougie.
I see where you're coming from, but honestly, climate control isn't just about being fancy. A buddy of mine stored his '68 Mustang in a regular garage for years—looked fine on the outside, but underneath? Rust city. Moisture buildup can quietly wreck a classic car's frame and components. Maybe the city's going a bit far with mandatory rules, but some basic humidity control or ventilation standards could save owners from nasty surprises down the road...
Yeah, moisture's definitely a silent killer. Had a similar issue with my '72 Charger—looked mint until I got underneath and saw the corrosion creeping in. But mandatory city-wide rules might be overkill. Maybe just guidelines or incentives for proper ventilation setups would be enough. Most classic car owners I know already take precautions; it's usually the newer folks who underestimate humidity damage...
Maybe just guidelines or incentives for proper ventilation setups would be enough.
Mandatory rules always seem heavy-handed, especially when most classic car owners already know what they're doing. If a city really wants to help, here's a simpler approach: first, offer optional workshops on humidity control and corrosion prevention. Second, maybe provide discounts or tax breaks for installing proper ventilation or climate systems. Problem solved without forcing everyone into the same box. Personally, I'd rather spend money prepping my Camaro for the next road trip than meeting unnecessary city codes.
